When life changes in an instant, your kindness is there. Donate today and help provide support and comfort to people like Joe*. *Name changed to protect identity Joe's Story: This Is All He Had With Him An old knapsack. A pair of worn leather sandals. That was almost everything Joe had with him when he arrived at hospital. After a life-changing injury, Joe faced a long recovery, an uncertain future, and nowhere stable to go when he left hospital. More than anything, he felt a

Ronald* came very close to losing his life after contracting severe pneumonia. But the chaplain was there every step of the way through his recovery. *Name changed to protect identity. Ronald's Story When Ronald was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), his condition was so critical that doctors said it was “touch and go.” He was placed on life support in a medically induced coma for three weeks, and there were moments when it seemed he might not survive. ​ Remarkably,

David* arrived at Burwood Hospital after suffering a serious medical event. He found comfort in the support of the hospital chaplain there, transforming his entire stay. *Name changed to protect identity David's Story Like many with his condition, David struggled with physical limitations and faced a future with reduced mobility. However, the emotional toll proved even harder to bear. David expressed deep fears about aging, his future, and the potential loss of independence.

Mere, a grandmother to 16 children, travelled from Rarotonga to New Zealand for urgent surgery. She was filled with uncertainty about what the future held, and worried about seeing her family. Mere's Story Mere's biggest fear was that she might never see her grandchildren again. But just three weeks later, Mere is up and walking around the ward, her face radiant with joy after receiving the incredible news: she doesn’t have cancer. | "God has given me life again, and I'm so

Bring comfort and strength to patients in crisis Your gift will help people like Vera* find peace, courage, and connection when they need it most. *Name changed to protect identity Your donation will help hospital chaplains provide: A calm and caring presence when it's needed most; Emotional support during times of fear and change; Practical guidance to make confident, informed decisions about care; Support for reconnection with self, family, and community. Vera's Story When

When Vanessa found out she was pregnant, she knew the road ahead wouldn't be easy. But she never imagined just how terrifying it would become. Bring comfort and support to families facing the unimaginable. Vanessa's Story Noël was Vanessa’s miracle baby; conceived through IVF after years of hope and heartache. From the very beginning, doctors warned her that he might not survive. But she held onto hope. Then, at just 26 weeks pregnant, Vanessa’s world turned upside down. She

For many patients, the end of treatment is more than just a milestone; it marks the completion of a long, often challenging journey. Recently, one of our chaplains was invited to share in such a moment. The End of Treatment A patient, who had been undergoing chemo and radiation therapies, asked the chaplain to stand alongside her as she rang the bell to mark the end of her treatment. ​ It was a powerful and deeply moving occasion. ​​ ​Over the course of her time in hospital,

To Whom it May Concern: I would like to write to you to share with you my recent experiences as an inpatient on the acute mental health ward at Tauranga hospital. Having suffered a nervous breakdown, I was most impressed by the two female chaplains who were available to us on the ward. They took part in daily ward life without being invasive at any time. It was very reassuring to know they were available to talk yet they did not force themselves upon anybody or try to preach

. . . only it’s not a game, it’s a “calling.” One of our dear Locums, filling in on a Friday, just before Christmas, was pleased to see one of his fellow parishioners on duty in one of the wards he was visiting. She invited him to come and pray with the staff, “They have had such a hard day. We’ve had two deaths today,” she explained. “We’re all really spent.” He didn’t hesitate, but he paused to reflect and ask God to help him. He had never been asked to join the whole nursi

To Whom it May Concern: I would like to write to you to share with you my recent experiences as an inpatient on the acute mental health ward at Tauranga hospital. Having suffered a nervous breakdown, I was most impressed by the two female chaplains who were available to us on the ward. They took part in daily ward life without being invasive at any time. It was very reassuring to know they were available to talk yet they did not force themselves upon anybody or try to preach